Patriots add another veteran running back, bringing back JaMycal Hasty in advance of preseason

The New England Patriots have reportedly added another veteran running back to their preseason roster picture, with JaMycal Hasty returning to the team, according to Yahoo Sports. The report frames the move as the latest adjustment to a running back group that the Patriots have been actively reshaping ahead of the preseason opener.

Hasty’s return comes after New England’s earlier backfield activity in the same week. Yahoo Sports reported that the Patriots already signed free agent Hassan Haskins and waived rookie Myles Montgomery before bringing in Hasty as a second addition. Taken together, the sequence suggests the Patriots are using the early preseason window to broaden options and create clearer competition at the position.

For Hasty, the practical impact is opportunity and role definition. In roster terms, additions like this often function as an immediate depth piece, while also giving a coaching staff more bodies to evaluate on special teams and in run-pass situations. When a team adds multiple backs in a short span, it typically reflects either a lack of certainty about the top rotations or a desire to test different skill sets before the evaluation window closes.

Hassan Haskins’ earlier signing, as described in the report, adds to the idea that New England is still actively calibrating the backfield. At the same time, the waiver of a rookie like Myles Montgomery indicates that the team was willing to make quick decisions rather than carry uncertain options into the deeper preseason period.

None of the moves are confirmed in the provided reporting beyond the claim that Hasty is back in New England and that the team’s earlier transactions occurred before this additional signing. As with many preseason roster moves, the true picture can change rapidly once teams finalize depth charts and settle on player usage after more practice and exhibition reps.

The immediate thing to watch next is how New England distributes carries and reps during the preseason, especially in phases that reveal pecking order beyond the first-team offense. If Hasty is treated as a regular practice option early, he could factor into the mid-pack rotation and special teams evaluations. If instead the Patriots use him primarily as an organizational depth add, the move would read more as insurance while they continue sorting between younger players and established depth.

For the Patriots’ running back room overall, the message from this week’s reported sequence is straightforward: New England is still finding the right mix before the games start to matter. In August, those decisions can ripple into the first regular-season depth chart, particularly when coaches look for reliable pass protection, short-yardage volume, and the ability to contribute on special teams.